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Matt Diaz

Atlanta Braves

1978/03/03 33

6-0 215

Portland, OR

R / R

9

the Tampa Bay Rays in 1999 (17th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 116 251 16 66 13 1 0 20 12 52 5 2 .263 .302 .323
career Total 675 1755 201 519 91 14 43 212 96 354 33 16 .296 .343 .437

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has a very good batting eye and makes excellent contact. Has a little pop in his bat and enough speed to steal bases on occasion. Shows some versatility defensively.
Flaws
  • A late bloomer who has the overall profile of a designated hitter. Not strong with the glove. Despite his good bat he doesn't take enough walks.
Career Potential
  • Platoon corner outfielder and pinch-hitter.
  • AwardsInternational League (AAA) - All-Star TeamSouthern League (AA) - All-Star TeamCalifornia League (A) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 31, 2011 Acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
December 14, 2010 Signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a two-year contract.
December 2, 2010 Atlanta Braves declined to tender a contract.
June 29, 2010 Missed 42 games (right thumb injury).
May 15, 2010 Right thumb injury, early September.
December 12, 2009 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
October 4, 2009 Missed 3 games (right thumb injury).
October 2, 2009 Right thumb injury, day-to-day.
January 19, 2009 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
January 16, 2009 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
July 4, 2008 Missed 34 games (left knee injury).
July 4, 2008 Optioned to Mississippi (AA).
May 28, 2008 Left knee injury, 15-day DL.
January 18, 2008 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
February 28, 2007 Re-signed by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
December 16, 2005 Designated for assignment.
August 30, 2005 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
July 19, 2005 Missed 32 games (oblique injury) and optioned to Omaha (AAA).
June 11, 2005 Oblique injury, 15-day DL.
May 14, 2005 Recalled from Omaha (AAA).
May 3, 2005 Optioned to Omaha (AAA).
April 22, 2005 Contract purchased from Omaha (AAA).
March 26, 2005 Assigned by the Kansas City Royals to their minor league camp.
February 25, 2005 Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a minor league contract.
February 23, 2005 Elected to become a free agent.
February 18, 2005 Released by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
September 1, 2004 Contract purchased from Durham (AAA).
December 9, 2003 Outrighted to Durham (AAA).
July 30, 2003 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
July 18, 2003 Contract puchased from Durham (AAA).

Trades

August 31, 2011 Atlanta Braves traded a player to be named later to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Matt Diaz and cash.
December 14, 2010 Signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
December 19, 2005 Kansas City Royals traded Matt Diaz to the Atlanta Braves for Ricardo F. Rodriguez.
February 24, 2005 Signed by the Kansas City Royals to a minor league contract.
June 3, 1999 Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 17th round in 1999.

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